â¢ ELEVATOR (noun) The noun ELEVATOR has 2 senses: 1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building. 2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend. Familiarity information: ELEVATOR used as a noun is rare.
Pollen may cause problems during spring, summer, and fall, whereas house dust allergies are often most evident in the winter. Molds may cause symptoms year-round. In the allergic patient, the release of histamine and similar substances results in congestion and excess production of watery nasal mucus.
Although common cold and flu are common causes of nasal congestion, they typically heal in about 7 days or less and are not culprits for chronic cases: Common causes of chronic nasal congestion include. Hay fever or other allergies e.g. allergy to dust mites, moulds, pet dander and latex among others. Enlarged adenoids.